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Kaprizov's shootout goal gives Wild 4-3 victory over Blackhawks
Kaprizov's shootout goal gives Wild 4-3 victory over Blackhawks
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Kirill Kaprizov scored the shootout winner as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Blackhawks 4-3 on Tuesday night.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Kaprizov's shootout goal gives Wild 4-3 victory over Blackhawks
Cozy, not heavy: Curry powder enhances the savory richness of classic chicken and dumplings
Cozy, not heavy: Curry powder enhances the savory richness of classic chicken and dumplings
There are few dishes more comforting than chicken and dumplings. Traditionally rooted in American home cooking, this humble classic has fed generations. But sometimes, a small twist can breathe new life into even the most familiar meals. This curried chicken and dumplings recipe does just that.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Cozy, not heavy: Curry powder enhances the savory richness of classic chicken and dumplings
The best ways to cook Brussels sprouts
The best ways to cook Brussels sprouts
Earthy and slightly bitter, Brussels sprouts resemble miniature cabbages. If your first thought at the mention of the vegetable is, “Eww, gross!” I imagine it’s only because the last time you tried them was decades ago and/or they were cooked into oblivion. Now Brussels sprouts are everywhere, including restaurant menus, dinner tables and even the snack aisle.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:40 PM
The best ways to cook Brussels sprouts
When it comes to braising times, there's a sweet spot
When it comes to braising times, there's a sweet spot
You might think when braising roasts and short ribs low and slow, the longer in the oven the better, right? You’d be wrong. Don Mauer once braised a chuck roast at 225 degrees for over five hours, believing it would be meltingly tender. No. It was stringy and chewy. Here’s why.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:40 PM
When it comes to braising times, there's a sweet spot
Why you should put down your phone and daydream instead
Why you should put down your phone and daydream instead
Giving yourself time to daydream seems to be good for your well-being, for problem-solving and maybe even for your relationships. Studies suggest that if you resist the urge to constantly scroll on your phone, and let your mind wander instead, there could be some serious benefits.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Why you should put down your phone and daydream instead
Children's health: Tips for successful potty training
Children's health: Tips for successful potty training
Whether you’re potty training your first child or fifth, each time comes with its own set of challenges. The countless resources and advice out there can feel overwhelming, and sometimes even conflicting. Here are tips to help.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Children's health: Tips for successful potty training
Concerts Jan. 30 to Feb. 5: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, BoDeans, The New Edition Way Tour and more
Concerts Jan. 30 to Feb. 5: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, BoDeans, The New Edition Way Tour and more
Upcoming concerts include Bone Thugs-N-Harmony at Joe’s Live in Rosemont, BoDeans at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, and The New Edition Way Tour at Chicago’s United Center and more.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Concerts Jan. 30 to Feb. 5: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, BoDeans, The New Edition Way Tour and more
Boys basketball: Aggressive Snyder, Glenbard East get past Yorkville Christian
Boys basketball: Aggressive Snyder, Glenbard East get past Yorkville Christian
Danny Snyder wasn't told to be the ball on Tuesday night, but to be aggressive with it.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Boys basketball: Aggressive Snyder, Glenbard East get past Yorkville Christian
Girls basketball: Noble scores 22, helps Glenbard West pull away from St. Charles East
Girls basketball: Noble scores 22, helps Glenbard West pull away from St. Charles East
Junior forward Ellie Noble scored 13 of her game-high 22 points in the second half to lift Glenbard West (22-3) to a 56-41 nonconference girls basketball victory over St. Charles East Tuesday night in Glen Ellyn.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Girls basketball: Noble scores 22, helps Glenbard West pull away from St. Charles East
Basketball roundup: Wauconda boys stay perfect in NLCC; Vernon Hills girls close in on conference crown
Basketball roundup: Wauconda boys stay perfect in NLCC; Vernon Hills girls close in on conference crown
Wauconda continued its winning ways.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Basketball roundup: Wauconda boys stay perfect in NLCC; Vernon Hills girls close in on conference crown
Girls basketball: Hersey's strong second half nets key win over Fremd in MSL race
Girls basketball: Hersey's strong second half nets key win over Fremd in MSL race
The battle for first place in the Mid-Suburban League East Division lived up to its billing when Hersey hosted Fremd in a girls basketball rivalry Tuesday night in Arlington Heights.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Girls basketball: Hersey's strong second half nets key win over Fremd in MSL race
High school scores for Jan. 27
High school scores for Jan. 27
Boys basketball
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM
High school scores for Jan. 27
Boys basketball: Burlington Central shakes off slow start, downs McHenry for eighth straight win
Boys basketball: Burlington Central shakes off slow start, downs McHenry for eighth straight win
The night didn't start too well for Burlington Central, turning the ball over on its first 3 possessions against visiting McHenry.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Boys basketball: Burlington Central shakes off slow start, downs McHenry for eighth straight win
Boys basketball: York's size helps Dukes edge Glenbard North for eighth straight win
Boys basketball: York's size helps Dukes edge Glenbard North for eighth straight win
The bigs stepped up big time for York Tuesday night at Glenbard North.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Boys basketball: York's size helps Dukes edge Glenbard North for eighth straight win
Boys basketball: Bell brothers shine in big moments as Jacobs hands Cary-Grove first FVC loss
Boys basketball: Bell brothers shine in big moments as Jacobs hands Cary-Grove first FVC loss
Elijah and Malachi Bell's chemistry extends beyond basketball.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Boys basketball: Bell brothers shine in big moments as Jacobs hands Cary-Grove first FVC loss
Elena Rybakina defeats Iga Świątek to reach the Australian Open semifinals
Elena Rybakina defeats Iga Świątek to reach the Australian Open semifinals
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Elena Rybakina defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open and prevent the Polish player from completing a career Grand Slam of singles titles.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Elena Rybakina defeats Iga Świątek to reach the Australian Open semifinals
Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility, report says
Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility, report says
Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn't get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to a report from ESPN.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Bill Belichick snubbed by Pro Football Hall of Fame in first year of eligibility, report says
After Minneapolis shootings, GOP governor candidates talk about police, protester divide
After Minneapolis shootings, GOP governor candidates talk about police, protester divide
Candidates suggest “arrest everyone” in street takeovers, hand “criminals” over to immigration officials, and “cooperation not conflict.”
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January 28, 2026 at 1:34 AM
After Minneapolis shootings, GOP governor candidates talk about police, protester divide
Amazon Fresh grocery store closures include 10 in the suburbs
Amazon Fresh grocery store closures include 10 in the suburbs
Amazon announced plans to close its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores across the country, including 10 locations in the Chicago suburbs.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Amazon Fresh grocery store closures include 10 in the suburbs
One treated for minor injuries in Carpentersville fire
One treated for minor injuries in Carpentersville fire
One person sustained minor injuries following a house fire on Monday in Carpentersville.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:31 AM
One treated for minor injuries in Carpentersville fire
Schaumburg High School students hold walkout to protest recent immigration enforcement actions
Schaumburg High School students hold walkout to protest recent immigration enforcement actions
A large crowd of Schaumburg High School students walked out of their final period classes Tuesday to gather along Schaumburg Road in protest of recent ICE actions in Minnesota and across the country.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Schaumburg High School students hold walkout to protest recent immigration enforcement actions
Bolingbrook police say feds accuse man of damaging vehicle during immigration enforcement
Bolingbrook police say feds accuse man of damaging vehicle during immigration enforcement
Federal agents conducting immigration enforcement in Bolingbrook accused a 40-year-old man of intentionally ramming into their vehicle, police said.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Bolingbrook police say feds accuse man of damaging vehicle during immigration enforcement
New mural in the works for Wheaton celebration of America's 250th birthday
New mural in the works for Wheaton celebration of America's 250th birthday
The Wheaton Fine & Cultural Arts Commission has proposed a downtown mural as part of the city’s commemoration of 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:55 PM
New mural in the works for Wheaton celebration of America's 250th birthday
West Chicago teacher put on leave over pro-ICE comment
West Chicago teacher put on leave over pro-ICE comment
A West Chicago elementary school teacher has been put on administrative leave over a pro-ICE comment he made on social media.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:19 PM
West Chicago teacher put on leave over pro-ICE comment
Price tag goes up for Barrington iron filtration project by $2.5 million
Price tag goes up for Barrington iron filtration project by $2.5 million
Barrington is finding its iron filtration project a bit more costly than originally expected.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Price tag goes up for Barrington iron filtration project by $2.5 million